Rune stone Sm53, L1973:5096, Reftele 23:1 in Gislaved, Jönköping
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Hrólfr(?) raised this stone in memory of ... and ... his two sons ... their souls.
ru[-]f[-] ...i + stin + þana + eftiR + s... auk [(i)s---] suni sina + tua ...- + silu þ...
ru[-]f[-] ...i + stin + þana + eftiR + s... auk [(i)s---] suni sina + tua ...- + silu þ...
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Reftele parish in the Gislaveds municipality (Jönköping county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 57.176746 |
| Longitude: | 13.634053 |
| Remnant ID: | L1973:5096 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Reftele 23:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | Sm53 (Småland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Grey gneiss and garnetamphibolite |
| Rune carver: | |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Jönköping |
| Municipality: | Gislaved |
| Parish: | Reftele |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1973:5096 |